The Weekend Effect on Outcomes for Type A Aortic Dissection Surgery: A Nationwide Analysis

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Authors

Christopher Van Hove · Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Samuel R. Harris · University of Colorado Boulder

Erik Beckmann · Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Jesse Manunga · Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Michael Megaly · St. John Medical Center

Michael D. Miedema · Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Evan Walser-Kuntz

Abstract

While known aortic dissection risk factors significantly impact TAAD survival, patients admitted on weekends also demonstrate a higher mortality rate.

Topics & Keywords

Hospital Admissions and Outcomes Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches Aortic aneurysm repair treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery

Volume 41, Issue 3

DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivag067

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